Youth Diplomacy: Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry says 45 “International Youth Ambassadors,” including first-time drone operators, will visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Palau later this month to promote people-to-people exchanges. Infrastructure Procurement: Infrastructure Minister Shawn Edward says the Julien R. Hunte Highway rehabilitation contract is still stuck in procurement, but he’s targeting a contract award by end of November. Food Security: Agriculture Minister Lisa Jawahir links Saint Lucia’s egg shortage to farmers turning over flocks, and says unregistered farmers are missing out on support—calling for tighter coordination with producers. Education Funding: Education Minister Kenson Casimir pushes the UNI PASS Grant to keep students in university, while urging graduates to build professional portfolios beyond degrees. Sports & Politics: PM Philip Pierre defends the government’s record at Pre-Cabinet as he rejects opposition criticism, while Casimir backs Saint Lucia’s Commonwealth Games decisions after Julien Alfred skipped the event on technical advice. Local Cricket Spotlight: The Saint Lucia Kings return home for CPL matches, welcomed by tourism officials and coach Daren Sammy ahead of the season. Accessibility at Port: Saint Lucia Cruise Port rolls out the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme so passengers with non-visible disabilities can discreetly request support. Regional Legal Tension: The CCJ faces fresh controversy as Guyana-linked reporting alleges the court president tried to influence outcomes, sparking calls for transparency.